Vasa (previously Wasa) (Swedish pronunciation: [²vɑːsa] ⓘ) is a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. The ship sank after sailing roughly 1,300 m (1,400 yd) into her maiden voyage on 10 August 1628.

2017年8月10日 · Vasa was the world’s most high-tech warship when it set sail. Today, it’s a resource for naval historians and archaeologists–and a cautionary tale for those who seek to design technology.

Vasa, 17th-century Swedish vessel, the mightiest warship of its day, that sank on its maiden voyage on August 10, 1628, with about 30 of 150 persons aboard drowning. While the Thirty Years’ War was raging in Europe, King Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden realized he needed a stronger naval presence if he were to retain his dominance in the Baltic.

2022年9月19日 · Vasa is a Swedish warship built between 1626 and 1628. Its rather peculiar story has gone down in history: despite being one of the Swedish navy’s biggest achievements and among the most spectacular warships ever built, Vasa sank within twenty minutes of setting sail, just 1,300 m (1,400 yd) into he

Vasa is a real treasure from the 17th century that offers us a rich history, from the work at the Ship Yard to life on board a warship. Questions? Search our frequently asked questions and answers.

2025年2月18日 · On August 10, 1628, Vasa, the would-be jewel of Sweden’s navy sank only minutes after departing Stockholm. This tragedy – that claimed the lives of 30 of those on board – launched an inquest probing how the hulking 64-cannon ship met such an shameful end.

2019年10月18日 · After half a century of conservation and restoration work, the success of Vasa is easy to understand: it is unique, an intact ship from a forgotten time. Over 98% of the original structure survives, including masts and sails, so it does not look like a wreck, but a ship awaiting the start of the next voyage, just as Vasa looked in the winter of ...

The Vasa Ship Museum in Stockholm houses the world’s only preserved 17th-century warship, the Vasa, which sank on its 1628 maiden voyage and was salvaged in 1961. With 98% of its original structure intact, this 69-meter vessel dazzles with intricate carvings and offers insights into Sweden’s maritime history through immersive exhibits ...

2021年7月15日 · The Vasa Museum (Vasamuseet) in Stockholm, Sweden, offers a fascinating and detailed insight into the 17th century Vasa ship, which sank on its maiden voyage but was recovered in the 20th century to become the only surviving ship of its era.

Vasa History Her cannons could fire 250 kilograms of ammunition in a single broadside, and when the heavy iron shot left the muzzles, they travelled near the speed of sound. For a brief few minutes, she was the most powerfully armed ship in the Baltic, if not the world, a floating fortress to be feared from Reval to Copenhagen.